Description
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of chocolate and the earthy sweetness of pumpkin, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by measuring them for ease of use.
- Melt the chocolate over simmering water in a heatproof bowl.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices in another bowl, then add the melted chocolate and combine.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-pumpkin mixture carefully.
- Transfer the mousse to serving cups or a springform pan and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or toasted pumpkin seeds.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin mousse, chocolate cake, fall desserts, pumpkin dessert, light mousse, family favorite